A few weeks ago I decided that I really wanted another canine fur baby. One that would hike with me in the bush, that wants to play with a frisbee or ball and is generally quite active in order to facilitate some rehabilitation for me.Rosie, our resident QUEEN Dachshund,
is adorable, but - as most hounds go - she has her nose to the ground non-stop and we make very little progress when out and about, or she will run off after a rabbit and ignore my ball throwing efforts! She still gets a walk... Continue reading ...
Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Saturday, July 3, 2010,
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Ecofriendly
Ok, it has been quite a while, life got in the way... seriously.
Some health issues needed attention first, but now I am back on deck - so to speak.
This is the last instalment of 'Going Green' with various ways of using fabrics - upcycling, recycling ... call it whatever way you like. If you are the 'second or subsequently' born of a larger family you might already be familiar with 'upcycled' clothing, perhaps your older sibling has worn some garments for several years before - with some alter... Continue reading ...
Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Sunday, May 30, 2010,
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Ecofriendly
'Going green' also includes clothing, make-up, hair care and, of course, accessories.Over the next few weeks I am going to look at the various options we have in each category, which should be a lot of fun.Todays blog focusses on jewellery - we have some very exciting and impressive pieces made by the talented members of the Etsy DUST Team .Below are three items that caught my eye:
 This
gorgeous pair of earrings is made by Full
Spiral who crafts adornments for the urban forest dweller.
Ha...
Posted by Christiana (Tia) on Monday, April 5, 2010,
In :
Wellness
Many a times I have woken up with that 'hangover feeling', aching joints, headache, ringing in my ears, tight and tense muscles - just to name a few. Just feeling blah...nothing specific that warranted a trip to the health care practitioner.After doing some research I learnt that all these (and more) were signs of an acidic state in the body (the natural state of a healthy body is in the ph range of 7.2, which is alkaline).Sure, I could pop a couple of painkillers and 'soldier on', but that w... Continue reading ...
My love affair with Nettle and Molasses started when I researched alternatives to expensive vitamin pills and supplements. Nettle just takes the cake, it is so rich in nutrients, particularly iron - so important for any woman of a menstruating age - vitamins and minerals; it is almost like a stand alone food in itself! My personal preference is to drink it straight, or blended with another herb, depending on my state of wellness. At the same time I started to incorporate Molasses into my diet... Continue reading ...
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A passion for Herbs, Healing and Wellness has led me from Nursing onto the path of Herbal Nourishment. These amazing plants have been my allies since my childhood, and it is my desire to share my experience with as many people as possible.
